On Friday, November 7, 2025, Derek passed at home, surrounded by the love of family, the majestic views of the Canadian Rockies and a wide open blue sky. Derek passed as he lived, with intention and peace. Derek's passing feels less like an ending and more like a pivot, a transition from this world to another. His final months were spent in deep reflection, enveloped by love and light from friends, family and healers across the globe. He felt such profound gratitude and reverence for his beautiful life. His wife, Tamara, his son Tai, and daughter Mia walked every step of his journey with purpose, love and presence. Derek was a Chiropractor, a healer, a coach, an avid sports fan, and a dear friend. The roles he cherished most, and lived with great devotion, were those of a spouse, dad, uncle, son, and brother. Derek and Tamara's love was a joy to watch. Their time together was full of laughter, wide open arms and absolute magic. Yearly, they celebrated their anniversary on Salt Spring Island at Ruckle Park with Tai and Mia overlooking the ocean, dancing under the stars, watching the eagles soar and celebrating their deep devotion and connection to each other. They were role models of how to love deeply. Derek was beyond proud of his children, Tai and Mia, and he poured his love, time and energy into them. He has left them the legacy of his love. He modeled integrity, patience, loyalty, mastery, a love of learning, play, deep respect and honor for oneself, others, and the earth. He poured his heart into parenting and sharing his passion for life, sport and community. He coached Tai and Mia throughout their lives in volleyball, soccer, basketball and baseball. He shared fully with them every step of their lives. He was proud of their character, strength and how they walk in the world. He was a devoted son to Lynn and Ray, and a solid presence for his brothers, Scott and Raymond. Derek was the "fun" uncle, teaching his nieces and nephews to juggle, play laser tag, tell a joke and dance with pure elation on the dance floor. Derek will be remembered by his unending commitment to Chiropractic, health and wellness - his own and the many partners in his care over two decades in Canada and abroad. He poured his heart and soul into his practice in Seattle, Divine Spine that he and Tamara opened and ran together. When he moved back to Canada he then wholeheartedly practiced at Fine and Well in both Kimberley and Cranbrook locations. He trusted the body's wisdom and helped others to do so too. He was known for really listening, caring and loving his patients. Derek's other passion was coaching youth sports - and not just developing athletes but endless contributions to growing thoughtful young community members. His legacy will continue with all the athletes he coached throughout his years. He taught teamwork, respect, celebration and fun. Every kid that was coached by Derek was an opportunity for him to teach not only the skills of the game but qualities for life. He loved to be in nature, in exercise, engaged with others in long conversations around the table, dance parties, living life to the fullest - with his family around him. Derek had the uncanny ability to find out what inspired people and foster that passion within them. Derek knew when he was needed, and he showed up. There are so many qualities Derek embodied - abundant love, thoughtfulness, calm, joy, adventure, humor, openness, patience, wisdom, attention, connection and acceptance. The list could go on and we ask you to share your words, stories, photos, experiences, and what you remember about Derek. Details on celebrating Derek's life will be forthcoming. For now, hug a loved one, cheer on a child, text someone a powerful quote, live with intention, and find a way to laugh. Laugh and love with all you have.